2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AC52 ABC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 18 September 2025 with 129,832 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has achieved a clean pass following two previous failures. While the history shows failures in June 2024 and September 2025, these were rectified within days of the re-tests, suggesting the current owner is willing to address immediate mechanical requirements to keep the car in legal running order. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 129,832 miles represents an average usage of approximately 5,410 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between March 2022 and June 2024, during which the vehicle covered only 2,441 miles over over two years. Conversely, the jump of 10,107 miles between September 2024 and September 2025 indicates a recent period of higher usage. This intermittent pattern of low mileage followed by active use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and the acidification of fluids, despite the low odometer reading. The lack of advisories on the most recent pass is encouraging for a vehicle of this age, but a physical inspection must focus on structural integrity. Owners should check the subframe, rear wheel arches, and mounting points where these Minis are prone to corrosion. Given the recent test failures, a buyer should also scrutinise the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check the brake lines for leaks or corrosion. Testing the thickness of the brake discs will ensure that the issues that caused previous failures are not merely beginning to return.